Partsperson (Casual)

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

**Location**:Victoria, BC

**Employment Type**: Casual

**Union**:MOVEUP

**Monthly Salary Range**: MoveUp Group 07, MIN $4,967.00 - MAX $5,953.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.

**Recruitment Range**: MIN $4,967 - STEP 3 $5,515.

**Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY)**: 12/15/2024

**Are we right for you...**:
We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable solutions to BC. We are an organization that has a People First approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you

**What you'll be doing...**:
The Partsperson maintains and controls an inventory of materials for use by BC Transit’s maintenance shops, including issuing stores material to maintenance personnel, ordering stock from suppliers, preparing requests to stock new items and monitoring re-order points, receiving, unloading, verifying and storing stock shipments from suppliers, shipping and receiving items to and from the Municipal Systems, promptly and accurately entering materials transactions to the Vehicle Maintenance System. This person will also perform inventory counts.

You will be performing a variety of administrative tasks to help the stockroom function smoothly including maintaining files, preparing forms and requisitions.

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**What you'll bring to the table...**:
We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education and experience allows people to be successful in this role:

- Grade 12 graduation
- Trade Certificate of Qualification (TQ) “Parts Person” or equivalent Red Seal Parts Certification
- Class 5 driver’s license

**What we'll bring to the table...**:

- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
- Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire
- Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
- A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
- A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
- An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders)
- A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

**The physical requirements of the role...**:

- Ability to manually handle between 10 kg and 20 kg on a frequent basis, and up to 40 kg occasionally.
- Please see attached job description for more information on physical and environmental demands of the position

**What next steps could look like...**:

- Interviews will take place between December 30, 2024, and January 3, 2025.
- An assignment or presentation may be included as part of the recruitment process.
- The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
- An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and full time temporary vacancies.
- At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommo_dation or have questions, please let us know._